Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin

79 Quality Score

Active Installs

18/30

With 10,000 active installs, it sits in the mid-range for the category; much smaller than the 1 million install leaders like MC4WP or Hostinger Reach, indicating a niche but steady user base.

Update Freshness

25/25

The last update on 2026-07-12 is very recent, suggesting active development, and it has been tested against WordPress 7.0.1, which signals good forward compatibility.

User Rating

14/15

A 90 out of 100 rating from 117 reviewers is a strong signal, showing real users are largely satisfied with functionality relative to expectations.

Support Health

8/15

Zero public support threads (0 resolved of 0 total) is ambiguous: it likely means the developer handles support directly through email or a private channel rather than the WordPress.org forum, leaving trackable support history unavailable.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It requires WordPress 6.7 and PHP 7.4, which are modern baselines, and the perfect compatibility score reflects clean testing against current WP core versions.

Scores higher than 71% of indexed plugins

About

A fast, GDPR-compliant newsletter plugin. Collect newsletter subscribers, let users subscribe to new post notifications, and send newsletters. ★★★★★

Active Installs 10k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-20 8:14am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.7+

Tested Up To 7.1.1

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

5 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 4 Medium

Most recent: August 26, 2026

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Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin < 4.3.3 - Missing Authorization Medium

August 26, 2026 Patched in ["4.3.3"] CVE-2026-78146

Noptin <= 3.8.7 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

June 12, 2025 Patched in ["4.0.0"] CVE-2025-49871

Noptin <= 3.4.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Form Submission Medium

July 1, 2024 Patched in ["3.4.3"] CVE-2024-37456

Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin <= 1.10.3 - Unauthenticated CSV Injection High

January 27, 2023 Patched in ["1.11.0"] CVE-2022-46803

WordPress Newsletter Plugin – Noptin < 1.6.5 - Open Redirect Medium

January 17, 2022 Patched in ["1.6.5"] CVE-2021-25033

What It Does

Simple Newsletter Plugin (Noptin) is a self-hosted newsletter system that lets you capture email subscribers via opt-in forms, send new post notifications to readers automatically, and broadcast manual newsletters, all without a third-party email service. It stores subscriber data in your own WordPress database, which keeps costs down and simplifies GDPR compliance. It also integrates with WooCommerce, allowing you to tie subscriptions to customer accounts.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for small to mid-sized WordPress site owners who want basic newsletter functionality without paying for Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or a similar SaaS. Bloggers who primarily want automated 'new post' email alerts to readers will find the most value, as will shop owners running a modest WooCommerce store who need a lightweight, low-cost opt-in tool.

Who Should Skip It

Sites that need advanced automation workflows, segmentation, deliverability infrastructure, or analytics dashboards should skip this and use a dedicated ESP like Mailchimp, Brevo, or MailerLite instead. High-volume publishers sending tens of thousands of emails per send will outgrow Noptin's self-hosted model quickly.

The Bottom Line

Noptin earns an overall score of 78.91/100, held back mainly by modest install numbers and invisible support activity, but compensated by strong ratings, fresh updates, and solid compatibility. It is a genuinely useful free tool for bloggers and small stores that want to own their list and avoid monthly fees. Expect to outgrow it the moment you need segmentation, A/B testing, or scaled deliverability.

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